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Proof of Norwegian Proficiency

The information on this page is intended for the following applicants:

You intend to apply for Norwegian-taught study programmes.

You intend to apply for English-taught programmes within the deadline 15 April.

You intend to apply for English-taught Singular Courses (Enkeltemner).

Proficiency in Norwegian language can be proved through any of the following methods:

NB! This category of applicants are considered ORDINARY/LOCAL applicants in our system of admission. The applications for admission will be handled by the Local Admission Office (Opptakskontor) and NOT the International office.

Applicants from the other Nordic countries with qualifications granting general admission to higher education in their home country, and who have studied their native language at the most advanced level at upper secondary school are not required to take a Norwegian language proficiency test.

B- If you are required to complete one year or two years of higher education in order to satisfy the Higher Education Entrance Qualification (GSU), there is only one way for you to meet the Norwegian language requirement:

The Norwegian language requirement can also be satisfied if you have completed a 9- or 10-year primary and lower secondary school education in Norwegian or another Nordic language as the language of instruction. This must be documented with the corresponding school diploma and in addition with a confirmation stating that you attended each grade of the Norwegian or Nordic language primary and lower secondary school education.